Success Story: Engineer Leaves High-Paying Marketing Job to Start Vermicompost Business, Now Earning ₹45 Lakh Annually

Haryana-based engineer Sumit Giri took a bold step by quitting his corporate job to start a vermicompost (earthworm compost) business—and the results have been phenomenal. In the financial year 2024-25, his company achieved a revenue of ₹45 lakh.

From Engineering to Marketing to Entrepreneurship
Sumit Giri’s journey began in the field of electrical engineering, earning his B.Tech from Karnal University. He then spent seven years working in marketing for a French company. Extensive travel and an irregular lifestyle during this period took a toll on his health, prompting him to rethink his career.

In 2021, motivated by the desire for a stable routine and more family time, Sumit began exploring business ideas that required low investment but had consistent demand. His research led him to vermicompost—a sustainable and high-demand product.

First Batch Success Builds Confidence
In 2022, Sumit left his marketing career and undertook professional training from the Maharashtra Agriculture Department. Using his savings, he leased half an acre in Yamunanagar and purchased 2,500 kg of earthworms at ₹350 per kg. The initial phase had its challenges, with some worms dying during transport. Yet, Sumit set up 60-70 vermicompost beds and, after five and a half months of dedicated effort combining cow dung with the worms, produced 49 tons of vermicompost. Selling this at ₹7 per kg, he earned his first revenue of ₹3.5 lakh.

Scaling Up Production
Encouraged by this success, Sumit expanded his business. By 2023, he increased his leased land to 1.5 acres and established 100 beds, producing approximately 70 tons of vermicompost per cycle. This brought in revenue of around ₹4 lakh every 3-4 months. Training workers and maintaining precise conditions, such as optimal water levels, were key challenges, but after a year of learning, Sumit streamlined the production process.

Big Plans for the Future
Today, Energy Agro Farm operates 160-170 beds, producing 90-120 tons of vermicompost every 3-4 months. With an average selling price of ₹6-7 per kg, each cycle generates ₹6-7 lakh in revenue. Sumit has diversified his income streams by selling worms and providing training to new entrepreneurs. These efforts resulted in a total annual revenue of ₹45 lakh in FY 2024-25, with a net profit of around ₹20 lakh. Sumit plans to increase profits to ₹30 lakh by 2026 while expanding his network across North India.

Sumit Giri’s story is a shining example of how innovation, dedication, and smart risk-taking can turn even a small-scale agricultural venture into a highly profitable business.